Finance Manager

On behalf of our client, a leading company in the manufacturing sector, we are seeking a Finance Manager.

The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in integrating and developing financial processes that align both local operations and global business needs. This leadership role involves managing complex financial issues, driving long-term planning, and actively contributing to the overarching corporate strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Accuracy: Ensure the timely and accurate closing of monthly financials, coordinating all interim local steps.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the preparation and management of annual budgets and monthly forecasts for operating expenses, providing detailed variance analysis.
• Performance Tracking: Deliver monthly and ad-hoc financial reporting to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
• Cash Flow & Revenue: Manage revenue recognition, oversee credit management policies, and actively monitor cash-flow optimization.

2. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to local statutory requirements, corporate policies, and regulatory standards.
• Internal Controls: Maintain, review, and enhance internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity across all financial systems.
• Contract Review: Evaluate proposed commercial contracts, recommending strategic adjustments to mitigate risk and maximize financial benefit.
• Tax & Audit Management: Manage relationships with external auditors and consult with Tax and Legal advisors to ensure full compliance.

3. Strategic Advisory & Systems Optimization

• Business Partnership: Proactively advise business leaders on complex financial accounting issues, reporting standards, and transaction structuring.
• ERP & Process Innovation: Master the ERP data flow - SAP - to champion process improvement initiatives and support system implementations.
• Corporate Initiatives: Actively participate in and support corporate-driven global projects.
• Team Guidance: Lead, supervise, and mentor direct reports across General Accounting, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Payable (AP).
• Talent Development: Foster a high-performance culture by coaching, motivating, and developing the finance team.

Desired Characteristics & Qualifications

Education - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience - Minimum 10 years of accounting/finance experience, including 3 to 4 years in a managerial role.

Technical Skills - Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and extensive, hands‑on experience with SAP.

Languages : Fluent in written and spoken English (essential for collaborating with global corporate teams).